We’ve taken a short break from smoothies for a while here, since we prefer something warmer over the Winter. Slowly, we’re getting back to it, as we move into Spring, even though it’s snowing here today! The flip floppy weather can take its toll on our immunity, so I figured some fresh greens would help […]
Category: mind and body
MID-WINTER WELLNESS | REMEDIES & COZY KEEPING THINGS
2. Cozy up and slow down | sipping a warm drink is a must here. i especially love warm lemon water to detox first thing in the morning, allowing for better absorption. most recently i started drinking it before my coffee, since i got out of the habit. most nights we have a cup of […]
BENEFITS OF ASHWAGANDHA FOR WELL-BEING
This post is sponsored by Terry Naturally, creators of nutritional supplements, to improve health & well-being, produced with the highest quality ingredients to ensure purity, & potency, while providing peace of mind. Opinions in the post are all my own. Ever since high school I’ve known of the herb “ashwagandha” having grown up around a […]
HERBAL COMPOUND BUTTER & SIMPLE EVERYDAY HERBS
Herbs are something I’ve been adding into our meals for as long as I’ve been cooking. I started off with dry herbs, and now that I’ve been gardening more, I love the fragrant smell, and flavor of fresh herbs. I want our children to be familiar with varieties of herbal recipes, and especially their medicinal […]
SIMPLE & NOURISHING PRACTICES FOR HORMONAL WELLNESS
Ever since I was a teenager, I became interested in hormonal wellness. I remember getting my first saliva test when I was around 16 years old, to see why I was having such painful cycles each month. After taking a saliva test, and natural supplements, I slowly got back in balance. Little did I know, […]
GETTING IN TUNE WITH YOU ~ A STORY OF JOURNEYING THROUGH WELLNESS
Getting in tune with yourself is something we may often hear, although in our culture, often overlooked, it seems. To be in tune with oneself is more than simple everyday self-care practices. Yet self-care is an important part of becoming more in tune, and a helpful tool. Tuning in is a day-to-day checking in with […]
SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPLEMENT WHOLE-ISTIC WELLNESS & INCORPORATE HEALTHY HABITS INTO DAILY LIVING
In thinking “holistically” as discussed in my previous blog post, giving consideration to the “whole” person is vital if we are to practice holistic living. Why though, is the term “holistic” at times scoffed at? Perhaps it denotes the term “holy” which is no longer of popularity for many today. So, let us continue with […]
WHAT IS HOLISTIC NUTRITION & HOLISTIC LIVING?
What comes to mind when you think of holistic living? You may think of healthy eating, time in nature, or alternative methods for health and wellness. While holistic living encourages mindful eating, the use of plants for healing, and various natural remedies, it goes deeper than this. It is a common misconception that holistic nutrition […]
MIND-BODY BALANCE & SIMPLE DECLUTTERING IN YOUR LIVING SPACES
Mindful, balanced, minimal, clean, and decluttered spaces, create a feeling of calm, supporting mind-body balance. Our living spaces become more than simply a room, through intentionally designing a space, emulating our essence. I discussed a bit about our true essence a couple posts back, and ways our homes allow us to simply be, in our […]
NOURISHMENT FOR MIND & BODY: JUICE CLEANSING
“If nutrition is not optimal, efficient energy production is virtually impossible. Furthermore, most health complaints and disease result from energy deficiency. Poor food selection and dehydration comprise the number one reason why people have low energy levels during the day. Low energy production is one of the first warning signs that you’re slipping down the […]
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